Fred Hawkins

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Fred Hawkins


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 35


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Akron, Akron, BS, 1991

Southeast High School, Ravenna, 1985

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Education Foundation, President, Cornerstone Church

Member, Silver Spurs Rodeo Club, Member

NRA, Member, Florida Cattlemans Assoc.

Member, Central Florida Scouts, Director

Kiss. Valley Livestock, Member, Bookmark Buddies

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

County Commission, 12

Florida House of Representatives, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Florida Family Action

Ron DeSantis

Paul Renner

Florida Republican Assembly

LIBERAL (1)

Florida Education Association

OTHER (13)

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Retail Federation PAC

Florida Realtors

Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Gov. Ron DeSantis, Speaker D Paul Renner, Florida Realtors, PBA, CFHLA, Florida Fire Fighters, Florida Chamber, Business Force, FOP

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)

Adam Putnam (2018)

Carol Platt (2014)

Danny Kushmer (2019)

David A. Smith (2019)

Denise Grimsley (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (27)

21st Century Public Servant (2020)

Bob Cortes (2022)

Clay Conservatives (2022)

Commitment to Opportunity, Action and Community Health (2022)

Committee for Accessible Government (2021)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

American Nurses Association (2022)

Florida Justice Association (2021)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2021)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2021)

Walt Disney Company (2021)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

If the life of the mother is threatened

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

If the life of the mother is threatened

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Any time taxpayer dollars can be saved, and efficiencies mandated

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Any time taxpayer dollars can be saved, and efficiencies mandated

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

We are required by State law to have a balanced budget

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

We are required by State law to have a balanced budget

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None, it is a fundamental right

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None, it is a fundamental right


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None, it is an individuals right

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None, it is an individuals right


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Stop giving countries that support terrorism and our enemy's money. Be more on the offensive to combat threats before they occur.

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Stop giving countries that support terrorism and our enemy's money. Be more on the offensive to combat threats before they occur.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Disagree

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Disagree

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Disagree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Only those that go through the legal process

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Only those that go through the legal process


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I ran the Charter School Bill this pass session.

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I ran the Charter School Bill this pass session.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Strongly Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Southern Baptist. I attend weekly services at Cornerstone church. My faith is what guides me daily. I don't feel I would be the man I am today with out my faith and the Godly influence over the years of many special people.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Southern Baptist. I attend weekly services at Cornerstone church. My faith is what guides me daily. I don't feel I would be the man I am today with out my faith and the Godly influence over the years of many special people.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Two Laws. If you have not voted in 3 consecutive elections, you must re-register. Second, Sup. of Elections should be required to use death certificates as a way to update the voter rolls.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Two Laws. If you have not voted in 3 consecutive elections, you must re-register. Second, Sup. of Elections should be required to use death certificates as a way to update the voter rolls.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, there is no room for hate

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, there is no room for hate

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Public Safety should be the number one item for all elected officials

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Public Safety should be the number one item for all elected officials

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I refused to raise taxes and opted instead for layoffs when the recession hit. I refused to raise the gas tax as a county commissioner when it was proposed.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I refused to raise taxes and opted instead for layoffs when the recession hit. I refused to raise the gas tax as a county commissioner when it was proposed.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I have supported the DeSantis doctrine in the Florida House. I feel we must focus on the economy and fight the Biden Washington DC influence in evey way we can as a State.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I have supported the DeSantis doctrine in the Florida House. I feel we must focus on the economy and fight the Biden Washington DC influence in evey way we can as a State.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

We do not need any more restrictions

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

We do not need any more restrictions

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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